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Anat Chap 24

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Blood plasma osmolarity is higher than intracellular fluid osmolarity. False
In a state of water balance, average daily fluid gains and losses are equal. True
Fluid intake is governed mainly by hypothalamic receptors called osmoreceptors True
The kidneys secrete ADH in response to dehydration. False
Hypovolemia refers to a reduction in total body water while maintaining normal osmolarity. True
Aldosterone promotes potassium excretion. True
Natriuretic peptides promote sodium and potassium excretion. False
Hyponatremia is usually a result of hypotonic hydration. True
Hypocalcemia causes muscle weakness, whereas hypercalcemia causes potentially fatal muscle tetanus. False
Chloride homeostasis is regulated as a side effect of sodium homeostasis. True
A buffer system converts a weak acid or base into a strong one. False
The three physiological buffer systems are urinary, digestive, and respiratory. False
The kidneys neutralize more acid or base than any other buffer system. True
Acidosis is a pH lower than 7, whereas alkalosis is a pH higher than 7. False
Uncompensated alkalosis is a pH imbalance that can only be corrected with clinical intervention. True
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